109. The Pope and the Comet

Catholic History Trek - A podcast by Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing

Did Pope Callixtus III excommunicate Halley’s comet and order the ringing of bells to chase it away? That is what many believe, based on the words of the author of a best-selling Medieval cookbook. But is it accurate? In this episode Scott treks thru the real history of Pope Callixtus III and the comet.